26 October 2013

Silky Oaks ...and birds

The Silky Oak trees were vibrant throughout this trip; seen along roadsides and on farming properties. Tall growing, and covered in flowers like this. An Australian native, the largest Grevillea type, grows up to 30 metres (almost 100 feet).

Various birds were using them; Noisy Friarbird

Rosella

feeding in the uppermost branches

adding this delightful Little Friarbird, though it wasn't sitting in the Silky Oak, there is one flowering directly behind it

thanks everyone for your comments. Gumer "how do you see so many birds" you asked. Became interested to try photographing birds about two years ago. The more you get out and search for them, the more you 'get lucky' and see them. Exploring new locations is always a treat in search for 'new birds' you mightn't get to see near to home base. I'm finding that the more I get out and listen to them, the more familiar I become with their calls too making it easier to locate a bird and know its ID when photographing (if I can get that wonderful opportunity). It can be a little daunting, they have a mind of their own and won't often stay where you want them to :) but it's a big buzz if it works.

According to the same source as is used by our Minister for the Environment (!) some Yellow Admirals do overwinter as adults. Having said that, I included it in the post because I have always thought it was true - not because I knew it to be true (if you see what I mean!)

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resident Lake Macquarie region, east coast Australia. Capturing the bird in a photograph as my record shot, is addictive! Using Sony DSC-HX-300.
p.s. There's also Snap Happy Online too, where I'll be sharing all the other interesting things I see when out and about. Scenery, locations, nature, botanical etc.